Lx470 2.5" Lift.

[Zer0]

So I've been reading about lifts. Apparently you're supposed to measure from the midpoint on the hubcap, to where the body begins. At the neutral position of AHC i get about:
19.5 in. Front
20.0 in. Rear

So once i go and rip off the AHC, and put a more standard 2.5" lift..How 'high' does my vehicle actually become? Can someone with a 2.5" OME lift(or similar) give me their measurements for the above? (or if those measurements suck..tell me how to take unsucky ones)

Of course AHC has a 'high' setting, and one higher than that that I've never actually used. So i'm just curious what will actually happen to my vehicle clearance wise.

 

[FlammableFishie]

Post something like this on a lift thread that already exists, no need to create a new thread for this. I'm doing somewhat of a 2.5in lift in the next couple of weeks, I'll report back then.

 

[Zer0]

Post something like this on a lift thread that already exists, no need to create a new thread for this. I'm doing somewhat of a 2.5in lift in the next couple of weeks, I'll report back then.

I didn't see any lift threads that were remotely active.

 

[2000UZJ]

The AHC set in high is going to give you similar height specs. If your planning on removing AHC, take measurements in "H" and when you install the lift, adjust the front end to match the AHC specs. Then go from there. I've found anything over 21" on the front end becomes unstable and results in torque steer and alignment issues.

 

[Zer0]

The AHC set in high is going to give you similar height specs. If your planning on removing AHC, take measurements in "H" and when you install the lift, adjust the front end to match the AHC specs. Then go from there. I've found anything over 21" on the front end becomes unstable and results in torque steer and alignment issues.

Cool thank you. I'm working with someone on a roof rack and I'm trying to make sure I won't accidentally scrape going into my garage lol The BIOR racks are relatively tall.

 

[2000UZJ]

Cool thank you. I'm working with someone on a roof rack and I'm trying to make sure I won't accidentally scrape going into my garage lol The BIOR racks are relatively tall.

You can always air down and gain a little extra clearance! Just curious, why not look into the Slee AHC override kit?

 

[RobRed]

The AHC set in high is going to give you similar height specs. If your planning on removing AHC, take measurements in "H" and when you install the lift, adjust the front end to match the AHC specs. Then go from there. I've found anything over 21" on the front end becomes unstable and results in torque steer and alignment issues.

I'm at 21 3/8 (front) right now with no issues... are you getting torque steer with the front sway removed?

 

[Zer0]

The AHC set in high is going to give you similar height specs. If your planning on removing AHC, take measurements in "H" and when you install the lift, adjust the front end to match the AHC specs. Then go from there. I've found anything over 21" on the front end becomes unstable and results in torque steer and alignment issues.

Thanks I seem to remember someone saying +1.5" was some sort of limit to the front... which is where your 21" is relative to my 19.5".

You can always air down and gain a little extra clearance! Just curious, why not look into the Slee AHC override kit?

I more or less think I don't want to bother with fixing AHC when(if?) it breaks. But looking at lifts, I think it's important for me to figure out how much I'm actually lifting the vehicle. Sure it says 1.5" or 2.5"..but is that relative to H? N? etc. Sounds like it's relative to N.

As to airing down..That would get me in but I don't think i want to repressure my tires every time I go somewhere